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Human Settlements takes rental rights campaign to university students

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

The Department of Human Settlements is taking its “Know Your Rental Rights: Student Edition” campaign to institutions of higher learning across the country to equip students with knowledge about their rights and responsibilities as tenants.

JSC advises President to fill three SCA appointments

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has resolved to advise President Cyril Ramaphosa to appoint Judge Gerald Bloem, Judge Mmathebe Phatshoane and Judge Esther Steyn to fill three vacancies at the Supreme Court of Appeal.

New system to curb unwanted direct marketing

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, will host a media briefing on the National Opt-Out Registry system, which enables customers to opt out of unwanted direct marketing communications.

KZN launches the Public Works and Infrastructure Property Finding Portal

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), John Steenhuisen, will on Wednesday join the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Public Works and Infrastructure, Lukas Marthinus Meyer, to launch the province's Public Works and Infrastructure Property Finding Portal.

Local Government Election Results System audit gets underway

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

As part of the Commission’s assurance measures to ensure transparency, credibility, and confidence in the electoral process, the Electoral Commission has undertaken and concluded an independent and external audit of the Election Results System.

DBE honours 485 000 educators on World Teachers’ Day

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has paid tribute to South Africa’s approximately 485,000 educators, recognising their contribution to the development of the country’s children and the future of the nation.

Simelane urges collective action on urban challenges

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane says stronger collaboration between government, communities, the private sector, civil society and other stakeholders is key to tackling the country’s urban challenges and accelerating the creation of adequate, inclusive and sustainable human settlements.